Tensions have resurfaced in Bangkok following a grenade explosion that left one man dead and several injured. The killing comes after another fatal blast in the Thai capital five days ago, breaking a period of relative calm since the violent anti-government protests in April and May. Police said t[...]
June 22nd, 2010 - 9:28 am § in America
Discovering Glasgow
Every time I visit Glasgow there is something new to discover, from the absurdist cafe to the best South Indian curry, along with revisiting old friends, familiar places and the apparently de rigueur costume party. seo. I’ve been invited on this trip by the very happening and highly regarded Lowsa[...]
May 1st, 2010 - 7:31 pm § in FSU
Off to New York!
In about 12 hours I’m off to New York for my first real trip away from Wisconsin since I flew back from Spain to be with my dad. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was ambivalent about going. My dad is doing better, but he’s far from being out of the woods. He [...][...]
April 14th, 2010 - 6:06 pm § in America
Visiting Refugees in Bangkok
have been in Bangkok for several months now, and like many other transplants, I only planned on staying a week, maybe two. Though I had ample opportunity to visit Thailand’s capital as I criss-crossed Southeast Asia, I never truly felt at home here and, in looking for a place to plant myself for a[...]